One Toyota of Oakland | Sales & Management Team

I grew up in San Diego. My family owned a Mexican Food Restaurant called Lucita's; it was amazing. My mom was a Travel Agent.

In High School, I swam on the Swim Team and played Water Polo (I also had "Surf P.E." for first period; Torrey Pines High School was pretty "Socal" ;).

I moved to Arizona in 2003 to attend Arizona State University. When I graduated, as is often the case in my industry, I "stumbled into the car business." But I didn't sell cars at just any car dealership; I sold cars at Avondale Toyota. Avondale Toyota was founded on a single basic principle: Never lie, cheat, or steal. When Avondale Toyota opened in 2003, they had one simple goal: to change the car business.

Fast forward 13 years and here we are. We opened our 2nd Toyota dealership (One Toyota) in February 2010 and as a result of both stores' success, our unique way of doing business, and our belief in complete transparency, we have earned a tremendous amount of notoriety along the way.

Personally, I have an amazing wife, Monique, who is truly my better half. I have a perfect daughter, Marlowe, who turned 2 in February and a second little girl on the way, due at the end of June. To round out the "quintessential American Family," we have a golden retriever named Roscoe; he's the man.

Where you're from: Born and raised in the Great State of
Texas! San Antonio to be exact.

Languages you speak: Español + English = Spanglish

What you do for fun: I love to spend time with my wife and
kids. Movies, Madden, and Netflix consumes my mind most nights.

Something interesting about you: As a son of immigrant
parents I have learned that nothing is given to you and you must earn
everything you want in life. However, with Costa Rican blood running through my
veins the Tico way runs very true. Sometimes you just have to close your eyes
and enjoy the moment. Pura Vida!

Favorite Movie(s): The Star Wars Saga and Indiana Jones Trilogy

Favorite Quote: You miss 100 percent of the shots you never
take ~ Wayne Gretzky